Snake put in a box and set on fire

Scott McAngus

The burnt remains of a snake have been found on a river path in Carronshore.

The grim find was discovered on Monday by a Carronshore resident walking her dogs on the pathway along the river near The Avenue.

The snake had been placed in a cardboard box before it was sickeningly set ablaze.

Scottish SPCA Inspector Nicola Liddell said: “We are appealing for information after the burned remains of a snake were found in Falkirk. A member of the public made the grim discovery whilst walking her dogs at The Avenue in Carronshore.

“The snake had been set alight in a cardboard box on the riverside pathway.

“We are awaiting the results of a post mortem which will establish the cause of death and if the snake was alive when it was set on fire.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the SSPCA’s animal helpline on 03000 999 999.